Bizen Black Sake Cup

This is a black sake cup by Masao Akitani, who studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki and creates works overflowing with his own unique originality within a new spirit. The distinctive design, which looks as if rails have been laid across the surface of the vessel, catches the eye. In harmony with the novel form, the vigorously applied sesame glaze reacts with the black clay, turning light blue in places. The deep interior features an even split of black and yellow sesame glaze, creating a mysterious landscape that feels as though it would draw you in if you were to peer inside. Signed wooden box to be provided at a later date (please allow some time for shipping)
Diameter 6.4cm × 6.3cm × Height 7.0cm Masao Akitani was born in Saitama in 1968. He studied under Living National Treasure Jun Isezaki starting in 1998, and after ten years of training, he built his own kiln in Bizen and became independent in 2008. He held his first kiln firing in 2009. His work has been selected for the Tanabe Art Museum’s Chanoyu Molding Exhibition and the Japan Kōgei Association Chugoku Branch Exhibition, and he has received awards including the Okayama Prefectural Art Exhibition Prize and an Encouragement Award.